Politics Alert: Bipartisan calls for Saudi Arabia to face repercussions mount in wake of Khashoggi killing

Saudi Arabia's belated explanation for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drew deep skepticism Sunday from congressional lawmakers and mounting bipartisan calls for the kingdom — and possibly Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally — to face severe repercussions. Senior Republicans and Democrats proposed a range of severe punishments, including sanctions on the longtime U.S ally, the expulsion of the Saudi ambassador and the cutting of arms sales.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Politics Alert Oct 21, 11:54 AM     Bipartisan calls for Saudi Arabia to face repercussions mount in wake of Khashoggi killing Saudi Arabia's belated explanation for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drew deep skepticism Sunday from congressional lawmakers and mounting bipartisan calls for the kingdom — and possibly Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally — to face severe repercussions. Senior Republicans and Democrats proposed a range of severe punishments, including sanctions on the longtime U.S ally, the expulsion of the Saudi ambassador and the cutting of arms sales. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071